We hope you join us as a member of a small pre-dental cohort of like-minded individuals prepared for the rigor of a full-time program. In this program, pre-dental students attend customized Postbacc exclusive classes as a cohort to maximize their learning experiences in their courses and their performance on the DAT. These classes are taught by faculty from the College of Science and Technology and the Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry. In addition, you will have a pre-dental student-exclusive spatial visualization course to supplement your DAT preparation. Admission is on a rolling basis so we advise you to apply early.
BCHS/Basic Core in Health Sciences
(For non-science majors and career changers)
Curriculum
Summer 1
General Chemistry I & Lab
Advising Curriculum, Part 1: Science Learning Skills Development
Summer 2
General Chemistry II & Lab
Advising Curriculum, Part 2: The Learning Skills "Menu"
Fall
Biology I & Lab
Physics I & Lab
Organic Chemistry & Lab
Practice and Development of Spatial Visualization Skills
Learning Development / Supplementary Organic Chemistry Check-In Sessions
Advising Curriculum, Part 3: Learning The Admissions Landscape
Spring
Biology II & Lab
Physics II & Lab
Fundamentals of Biochemistry
Advising Curriculum, Part 4: Application & Committee Letter Development
ACHS/Advanced Core in Health Sciences
(For science majors & academic record enhancers)
Pre-Requisite Coursework Includes:
General Chemistry 1 & 2 (each with lab)
Organic Chemistry 1 & 2 (each with lab)
Biology 1 & 2 (each with lab)
Physics 1 & 2 (each with lab)
Curriculum
The Week Before Fall Classes Start
Owl Flight School: A 4-Day Crash Course In Learning Skills Development
Orientation Day: General Introduction To The Program
Linkage Orientation: Required For Linkage Hopefuls
Fall
Principles of Medical Genetics
Fundamentals of Medical Biochemistry
Cellular and Molecular Basis of Microbiology and Immunology
Practice and Development of Spatial Visualization Skills
Advising Curriculum: Science Learning Skills Development & Learning The Admissions Landscape
Spring
Fundamentals of Physiology
Human Anatomy
Cell and Cancer Biology
Advising Curriculum: Application & Committee Letter Development
In collaboration with Philadelphia Fight Family Dentistry
**This collaboration is currently on pause while some administrative issues are addressed**
CST's Postbaccalaureate Pre-Health Program for pre-dental students is in collaboration with the Philadelphia FIGHT Community Health Centers Family Dentistry. Our organizations will work together to introduce future dental healthcare professionals the importance of working with underserved communities to increase access to dental care for people who are most in need.
Our pre-dental students from both cohorts (BCHS and ACHS) will attend semester-long clinical rotations at Philadelphia FIGHT Family Dentistry where they will observe multiple activities and be exposed to core competencies in clinical dental care.